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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miranda afraid of in Chapter 25?

2. What item does Julia use to try to explain time travel to Miranda?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the words in #153?

4. Who nearly runs over Miranda and Marcus as they talk one day?

5. What does the homeless man ask Annemarie about in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Miranda and her mother differ in their feelings about Miranda's mother marrying Richard?

2. How does the author use foreshadowing in the scene where Marcus and Julia try to explain time travel to Miranda?

3. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

4. What is the climax of the novel?

5. What is the Quack's reaction when he sees Marcus on the street?

6. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

7. Why does Miranda start calling Julia "Swiss Miss"?

8. How does the homeless man save Sal in Chapter 45?

9. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

10. Why are Annemarie, Colin and Miranda fired from their jobs and what do they do to try to get them back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Miranda and Julia. Both girls had and have influence over Annemarie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for Miranda's life. Where will she be living? Who will be present in her life? Will she have had any more experiences with time travel? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

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